Purchasing Water Bottles
Prior to buying your sport bottles here are just a few reminders. First off, single out which of sport bottle you opt for your giveaway. Since there is a wide assortment of customized sport bottle out there, it’s important to know the most fitting type to give away. There are so many features that have been added to drink containers recently. There are models that offer features like built-in straws, carabiners, drink spouts and flip-top lids ranging from capacities of 8 oz. to 64 oz.
Once you and your colleagues have picked the type of customized sport bottle to give away, discuss the things you should bear in mind about this particular marketing merchandise.
Regarding the artwork, you have to know that most, if not all, water bottles have imprint areas that are quite meager compared to others promotional items. It is important that you use artwork that is not too elaborate. Using one will cause the ink to bleed during production. If a detailed corporate logo can not be avoided, then ask for a proof before approving the order for final production with your distributor.
As for the ink color, it depends on the type of sport bottle you’ll be selecting. If you prefer the popular plastic bike sport bottle, it is highly suggested that you use an imprint color that will closely match the color of the bottle cover. This makes it appealing and attractive to users and recipients alike. Not to mention, the imprint won’t smear when put the squeezable plastic sport bottle on the top rack of your dishwasher.
In case you picked a translucent polycarbonate nalgene bottle, it is always recommended to use a bright shade of ink. If a dark hue of ink will not be visible on a translucent item. Colors like gold, white and silver always work best.
Aside from the artwork, it is important that you order your logo sport bottles way ahead of your scheduled event. Water bottles are heavy items. Aside from that, water bottles are packaged in over sized boxes Freight Forwarders like United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express (Fedex) and DHL planned marketing expenses now, don’t you? In case production time is no longer on your side, it is better to pay for rush production rather than be charged for expedited shipping. There are also promotional item distributors who offer free rush and quick turnaround times on water bottles. Ask your account manager about it.
